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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
7
A %-foot electric light pole with six cross bars fell at Harvard and Prescott streets Cambridge early last evening, sending sparks across the area and causing a several hour blackout for Brent Hall and surrounding houses until repairs by City Electrician O'Hearn and a crew. No injuries were reported.
Albany December 18 The governor refuted reports from Washington and New York that he would engage in any organized fight within the Democratic party against Tammany Hall, denying involvement in such efforts today.
A quoted pledge from a political figure asserts independence in shaping policy, declaring that neither party wing nor any individual will dictate actions or statements. The comment emphasizes resolve and self direction within the Democratic camp.
Testimony detailed vouchers totaling hundreds to reporters, agents, and clerks tied to the New Haven political funding scheme. Witnesses described payments for advertising, news articles, and legislative influence while denying direct bribery.
A witness states that after making payments they provided a status statement to the Globe, which refused to print it. Mr. Hill then ran out of witnesses for the day as the hearing concluded.
New York December 18 The Boston and Maine Railroad Company affairs were reviewed at the New York New Haven and Hartford executive committee meeting. New Haven holds a controlling interest and faces 27 million dollars in one year notes due next year with 10 million maturing in February and the rest in June. Chairman Elliott refused to disclose progress toward meeting obligations. He rejected rumors of receivership and said New Haven directors hope to extricate B and M with more time.
Fernald M. Eldridge of Augusta was released from detention by Kennebec county officers after a coroner jury found that his parents W. B. Eldridge and spouse died of suffocation in the West Gardiner home burned a week earlier.
Owners of the three mast schooner Methebesee received a telegram from Captain David Brown stating the vessel was struck by the steamer Tennessee at the entrance to Long Island Sound Tuesday night. The schooner, empty of stone cargo after discharging at Norwalk, Conn., was towed to New York with head gear carried away.
W M Whitenton, general manager of the Rock Island lines east of the Missouri River, announced his resignation to take effect January first. He leaves after fifteen years of service rising from telegraph operator to the top post.
James P. Magenis announced at Progressive headquarters that he will not seek re election as president of the city committee. The current executive committee will meet for the last time tonight and a new city committee will convene in January to elect officers. Lauriston Ward is the only candidate for the presidency. Gaspar G Bacon and John W Vaughan said they will not run again. Christmas menus and decor will be in next Sunday's Post.
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